Backpackers Hostel "J-Hoppers" & "Hana Hostel"

Shirakawa-go Tour

Budget bus tour to Shirakawa-go from Takayama. Shirakawa-go ( Site with traditional thatched roof houses. ) is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. We will take you back to the Japanese good old days.

Hostel Kyoto

Just 5 min walk from JR Kyoto Sta. Still quite new hostel opened in 2010. Bus terminal and bus stops are quite close, and very convenient. Japanese style private rooms are mostly ensuite type. Roomy and spacious dorm bed make yourself at home in.

Hostel Osaka

Located right in the middle of downtown "Shinsaiashi". Walkable to Dotonbori and Nama. Roomy dorm bed is super comfortable. Both a spacious JPN style living and a western style living room are cozy and relaxative.

Hostel Hiroshima

Just 3 min walk from JR Hiroshima Sta. and 5 min walk to Baseball Stadium. A traditional Japanese style tatami room or a familiar western style bedroom is selective. Also 3 or 4 beds private rooms for a family and 4 or 5 beds dorm rooms are highly worthwhile.

Fukuoka Hostel

2 min walk to Hakata Downtown "Nakasu", The transportation hub of the Kyushu region accessible by Shinkansen, plane and ferry. Western style or Japanese style private room is selective. Roomy and spacious dorm bed make yourself at home in.

Guesthouse HidaTakayama

Just 3 minutes walk from JR Takayama Sta. Many historical houses and craftman's workshops nearby. You can also go to other sights and do some activities such as Shirakawago, hot springs, hiking, ski sports with beautiful nature scenary

Guesthouse Kyoto

8 minute walk from JR Kyoto Sta. Many tourist sights nearby such as Toji Temple or Fushimi-Inari Shrine. Fully renovated in 2011. Cozy and spacious living & kitchen are quite comfortable. Roomy and spacious dorm bed make yourself at home in.

Guesthouse Osaka

Just about 15 min walk to JR Osaka Sta, which has extensive travel links to everywhere such as Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, Himeji and Koyasan. It takes about 1 hour to Kansai Airpot. The hostel is located in the quiet shopping street with many restaurantes and bars.

Guesthouse Hiroshima

Just 3 min to Peace Memorial Park. 40 min by tram to Miyajima. The builing used to be a Japanese style Ryokan and most guest rooms are Japanese style with tatami matts, which was fully renovated in 2011. Local Hiroshima staffs advise you about the sights except for 2 World Heritages.

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Some of our guests visit Tokyo as the next destination after staying in
Kyoto Hana Hostel. So, I would like to introduce some tourist information in Tokyo as the next destination from Kyoto to you!

I have sometimes visited Tokyo for my business trip and holiday. I think
a night bus or the Shinkansen Line is the best as a means of transportation from Kyoto to Tokyo.

There are various night buses from Kyoto Station to Shinjuku
Station in Tokyo
(I will recommend you to make a reservation in advance!!). They are good transports
for those who wish to save money or have enough time to stay in Japan. I think it
takes about six or seven hours to get there by bus.

On the other hand, we can take the Shinkansen such as Nozomi,
Hikari, and Kodama as another method of going to Tokyo. I actually like going there on the Nozomi
Shinkansen, having an “Ekiben” (Lunchbox) on the train

Tokyo Station

Do you remember Tokyo station was redecorated last year?

Like Osaka
station, the area around Tokyo Station has been developed together with new buildings
for shopping.

Tokyo station is a unique brick building like Amsterdam Central Station. It
was redecorated last year. I feel relaxed whenever I see the building.

Marunouchi Gate, Tokyo Station

The new spot for modern Japanese scenery

I think Tokyo Station is convenient to visit
various places such as Shinjuku for drinking and shopping, Akihabara as the birthplace of “Otaku” by JR Yamanote-Line (Circle line) and some amusement parks like Tokyo
Disney Resort by JR Keiyo or Musashino Line, linking to Tokaido Line toward Kyoto.

Then, as you know, there is Tokyo Skytree which
was opened last May as a new sightseeing spot in Tokyo. It seems the highest radio tower in the world
now. The view from “Tenbo Gallaria” is splendid indeed! Next to the tower, there
is an aquarium, Sumida Suizokukan! It is the good place worth visiting!

Tokyo Skytree: what a high tower it is!

A fantastic view from the tower

Sumida Aquarium: This penguin is swimming as if he flied in the sky.

I will visit Tokyo again to meet my friends in November. I
will update my blog about Tokyo next time.